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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,317.36, 1,475,131.56 and 352,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,317.36, 1,475,131.56 and 352,217.20 is: 528,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,317.36 : 1,475,131.56 = 352,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,317.36/1,475,131.56 = 352,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,317.36x = 1,475,131.56 × 352,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,317.36x = 519,566,707,694.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,566,707,694.83/983,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,381.51

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